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Calling All Course Experts!! - ShotoJuku - 10-12-2011
[COLOR="#000080"]Hello Forum -
This list was sent to me by someone who is looking to complete their AS with EC; only a mere 21 credits are needed. At present they would like to complete their degree solely through couses (such as Penn Foster etc). I am looking for "coursework" suggestions that may indeed be similar to Penn Foster (ACE Reviewed) and also economical too.
Thanks all!![/COLOR]
Arts and Sciences Credits (30) + Additional Credits (30) = Total Degree Credits Required (60)
Credits Needed
TOTAL ARTS AND SCIENCES (30 SEMESTER HOURS) TO INCLUDE:
Written English 3.00
Humanities Core* 0.00
Humanities Distribution 3.00
Social Sciences/History Distribution 0.00
College Level Math 2.00
Natural Science requirement 3.00
Natural Sciences/Math Distribution 1.00
Arts and Sciences Electives 9.00
Total Arts and Sciences 21.00
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (30 SEMESTER HOURS) TO INCLUDE:
Additional Professional Credits or Arts and Sciences 0.00
Information Literacy 1.00
Total Additional Requirements 1.00
* Humanities core requires coursework outside of writing in disciplines such as art, music and philosophy.
Calling All Course Experts!! - PonyGirl93 - 10-12-2011
I assume they have checked their local community college? Mine had a good selection of online classes, particularly in general subjects like humanities, natural sciences, english, etc. Most CC's are quite affordable.
Calling All Course Experts!! - sanantone - 10-12-2011
I second community colleges. The cheapest ones will be in your district and the second cheapest will be your state. The community colleges I've attended are cheaper than Penn Foster.
Calling All Course Experts!! - NAP - 10-12-2011
If ACE is acceptable, also consider StraighterLine, ALEKS, and 3 free NFA credits.
Edit: Nevermind on NFA; they are applied professional and this degree plan does not have room for any more.
Calling All Course Experts!! - ShotoJuku - 10-12-2011
NAP Wrote:If ACE is acceptable, also consider StraighterLine, ALEKS, and 3 free NFA credits.[COLOR="#0000CD"]
Edit: Nevermind on NFA; they are applied professional and this degree plan does not have room for any more.
Thanks for the info, however I have no real practical experience with either Straighterline or ALEKS. :confused:[/COLOR]
Calling All Course Experts!! - NAP - 10-12-2011
ShotoJuku Wrote:[COLOR="#0000CD"]
Thanks for the info, however I have no real practical experience with either Straighterline or ALEKS. :confused:[/COLOR]
Okay, both are growing options that seem popular with members of this forum.
ALEKS is a self-paced way to earn credit in math. It uses artificial intelligence to gauge a student's level of understanding and provides a combination of lessons and assessments. It costs $20 per month. Excelsior allows 9 credits below calculus plus 3 credits in statistics. Here are the ACE-approved courses at ALEKS: ACE Credit Courses
StraighterLine offers a variety of courses, many fit gen ed requirements. As far as I can tell, they have a mix of lessons, quizzes, and tests. I think they are all self-paced, but some may also be available to take as part of a class with other students. I am also not sure if any proctors are required for any exams. One of the payment options is $100 per month plus $40 per course.
SL FAQ: http://www.straighterline.com/faq.cfm
SL courses accepted by EC, which may change as more courses are added to SL: http://www.straighterline.com/partner-colleges/earn-college-credit-for-straighterline-courses-at-excelsior.cfm
Again, members of this forum have provided a lot of information about these 2 methods. I am sure they can answer questions about the individual classes offered, too.
Calling All Course Experts!! - ryoder - 10-13-2011
Shoto, you don't have experience with SL or ALEKs!
I love those two options and I believe sources of credit like those two are the future of education.
Continuous enrollment, high quality content, low cost, instant grading, friendly customer service, ACE approved. Gotta love it.
Calling All Course Experts!! - ShotoJuku - 10-13-2011
ryoder Wrote:Shoto, you don't have experience with SL or ALEKs!
I love those two options and I believe sources of credit like those two are the future of education.
Continuous enrollment, high quality content, low cost, instant grading, friendly customer service, ACE approved. Gotta love it.
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